Piedras Pintadas and Bernardo Bay

Cappie’s Scoop: There are a lot of trails around Lake Hodges and I’ve been on a mission to explore all of them! This time we headed to the Piedras Pintadas trail which has a great view of the lake. I can see lots of birds out there, hello birdies! Then I return back the way I came and do a loop so I can see Bernardo Bay, more water and more birdies. Be careful on this trail because it’s popular with mountain bikers too. The loop finishes on the paved bike path. Take a right and you head to the car, but take a left and you can take a walk over a cool bridge. It leads to another trail that follows Lake Hodges if you take a left at the end of the bridge. Wow, that’s a lot of directions huh. It gets very hot here so be sure to go early if you want to avoid lots of sun. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: The Piedras Pintadas trail is a marked interpretive trail filled with exhibits that describes the life and culture of the Kumeyaay people. The David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge is nearby and worth walking over. It’s the world’s longest stress ribbon bridge.

Directions: Can use address 19140 W Bernardo Drive. From I-15, take the W Bernardo Dr/Pomerado Rd exit and head west on West Bernardo Drive. Follow West Bernardo Drive for approximately .5 miles. The parking lot will be on your right.